Sheeter Assistant - Joplin

Smurfit Westrock; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K match

Paid time off

Holidays

Safety shoes allowance

Tuition assistance

Training opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Missouri is seeking a detail‑oriented Quality Auditor to support production lines and ensure carton quality and compliance.

You will perform audits, document results, learn Make-ready steps, and help maintain housekeeping and safety standards, with opportunities for training and career growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to use and read basic measurement devices.
• Learn to operate testing devices (Chatillon, E J Caddy, Mettler PM 480, Fluke IR Thermometer).
• Pallet jack certification is a plus.
• General mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform quality checks on cartons being processed.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document quality audits and verify job completion.
• Understand job sheet and check job specifications to carton.
• Make-ready machinery and monitor carton quality.
• Maintain materials for production and complete necessary reports.
• Maintain housekeeping to standards set by management and perform line clearance.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by department manager.
• Compliance with workplace rules and procedures (SQF, safety).

Skills

Measurement devices

Operate testing devices

Pallet jack

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills

Quality checks

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

This role can include Feeder Packer, Graphic Utility, Sheeter Assistant, Delivery Operator, and/or Aerator.

The Opportunity

Perform and document quality audits, verify job completion, understand job sheet. Check job specifications to carton, learn to Make-ready machine, monitor carton quality, maintain materials for production, complete necessary reports (forms), maintain housekeeping to standards set by management, complete line clearance and additional job duties as assigned by department manager.

Compliance with all workplace rules, policies and procedures, i.e. SQF, safety, etc.

Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, ear plugs, Appropriate Gloves, Safety Shoes, Hair and Beard net if applicable, Bump Caps if applicable and Level 7 Sleeves if Applicable

What You Need To Succeed

• Ability to use and read basic measurement devices, (calculator, tape measure, and rule
• Able to learn to operate testing devices (i.e. Chatillon, E J Caddy, Mettler PM 480, Fluke IR Thermometer
• Pallet jack certification is a plus
• General mechanical aptitude
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to perform quality checks on cartons being processed.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately
• 401K with company match
• 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more
• Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.